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09.17.2022 Government

As suspension of Open Meetings Law ends, Town Board considers resolution to allow videoconferencing

After a pandemic-related suspension of the state’s Open Meetings Law ended this month, the Riverhead Town Board is likely to pass a resolution that would allow limited use of...

01.27.2022 News

Looking back at prior downtown grant winners shows path forward for Riverhead Town

After securing coveted $10 million state grant, Riverhead prepares to embark on revitalization plan

01.15.2022 Government

Now that Riverhead Town has been awarded $10 million grant, what comes next?

As the celebration subsided following Thursday’s announcement of a $10 million grant being awarded to Riverhead Town, the focus quickly shifted to what comes next. How can Riverhead allocate...

01.07.2022 Government

Governor proposes sweeping changes in ‘State of the State’ address, from reform to infrastructure

New York Governor Kathy Hochul made history Wednesday as the first woman to deliver the annual “State of the State” address, highlighting an ambitious 228-initiative agenda touching on everything...

09.09.2021 COVID-19

Governor announces #VaxtoSchool campaign to help boost vaccination rates among children

New York State launched a new website dedicated to providing information on the COVID-19 vaccine for parents and guardians of school-age children as a way to boost the vaccination...

04.15.2021 Government

‘Long overdue’ support for undocumented workers, advocates say

For undocumented workers on the East End, March typically signals an important shift. It is a time when seasonal work across a number of industries — agriculture, landscaping, restaurants,...

04.14.2021 Government

Legalized marijuana is coming, but will local towns opt out?

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana last month, towns and villages across the state face a year-end deadline to decide whether to allow dispensaries within...

04.13.2021 Environment

Under state budget, Peconic Estuary Program to receive twice the funding

An organization focused on protecting the waterways and wetlands surrounding Peconic Bay is set to get a major boost in funding under the state budget. The Peconic Estuary Partnership...

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